Tully River Full Day Rafting Adventure from Cairns

• Accommodation pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
• Up to 4 hours white water rafting on grade 3-4 rapids
• Rafting guide
• Rafting training
• Rafting equipment
• Dinner at the Hotel

• Rafting levy ($35 per person payable on the day)
• Shoe rental (available for $5 per pair)
• Souvenir photos (available for $59)

If you choose the self-drive option, please make your own way to The Golden Gumboot, 76 Butler Street, Tully QLD, Australia

Alternatively, you can select options that include return transfers from Cairns or Mission Beach. Return transfers are available from selected hotels/locations—please check availability for pick-up points.

Check availability to see starting times.

• Customer-requested cancellations made at least 6 days prior to travel will receive a refund of 95% of the total booking amount. The remaining 5% will be retained as a non-refundable administration and booking fee. Cancellations made within 5 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

Yes. You do not need previous rafting experience. Before entering the river, the guides provide equipment, paddling instruction and a full safety briefing. Your guide stays with the raft throughout the experience, helping the team build confidence before taking on the more exciting Grade 3 and 4 rapids.

This is an active, hands-on rafting adventure with sustained paddling through Grade 3 and 4 rapids. A good level of fitness, confident movement and the ability to follow your guide’s instructions will help you enjoy the day. If you prefer a shorter introduction to rafting, the Barron Gorge half-day option has Grade 2 and 3 rapids.

Yes. Everyone joining this tour must have competent swimming ability and be comfortable in moving water while wearing a life jacket. You must also be able to understand and follow the river guide’s safety instructions in English.

Allow around 12 hours for the complete experience. Cairns accommodation pickups currently begin at approximately 10am, with the return at around 9.15pm. The schedule follows the Tully River water-release timetable, so exact pickup and return times may vary.

Yes, getting wet is part of the experience. Wear swimwear under your clothes and bring a towel and a complete change of dry clothing for after the river. Secure shoes such as trainers or adventure sandals are required, and hire shoes are available if needed.

Water flow on the Tully River is connected to releases from the Kareeya Hydro Power Station. The rafting schedule is arranged around these releases to provide the best available river conditions. Keep the full day free and use the confirmed pickup time provided for your departure.

Choose this tour if you want a full-day adventure with a longer journey through World Heritage rainforest and the greater challenge of Grade 3 and 4 rapids. Barron Gorge is the better choice when you want a shorter half-day experience closer to Cairns, with Grade 2 and 3 rapids and a more introductory feel.